Incorporating Spearmint Leaf c/s into your cosmetic recipes means adding it’s sweet, fresh and soothing scent to your bath and body products!

Spearmint Leaf c/s has similar properties to that of Peppermint, however; it is thought to have a gentler, more mild effect both scent wise and when applied topically. Spearmint Leaf c/s has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties making it a multi-purpose ingredient.

When added to formulations for topical use, it can reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and imperfections as well has help with inflammation. Spearmint Leaf c/s also works to disinfect and tighten pores as well as provide a soothing experience when used in aromatherapy applications.

Spearmint Leaf c/s makes a stunning visual addition to soaps, bath bombs, bath salts and bath teas as well as imparts its benefits to lotions, creams, masks and wraps. When finely ground, it also provides for gentle exfoliation in body scrubs.

INCI: Mentha Virdis (Spearming) Leaf

Usage Information:

• Slowly incorporate desired amount
• A preservative is necessary when added to a formula containing water
• We recommend infusing leaves into oil and using the oil for recipes for lotions, salves and lip balm
• Some herbs and botanicals will brown or discolour overtime when exposed to hot liquids and high pH.
• Purple Citrus recommends allowing an extended amount of time, 2-4 weeks, for your finished product to sit when testing a new recipe that containing botanicals to ensure you are pleased with appearance and performance in your formulation

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available upon request.